We are excited to announce that the 2024 theme for the Crystal Ball Gala will be ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’! The charitable grants to nonprofits who received a 2019 grant from the Community Foundation thanks in part to revenue from Crystal Ball can be found on pages 12 and 13 of the 2022 Annual Report. Please … Continued
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Star of Hope
Erin & Ben Napier: 2023 Stars of Hope
Community Stars
Submit Your Nominations NOW! Nomination Form Community Star Categories The Dan Maddox Man of The Year The 2023 Man of the year is Pastor Bartholomew Orr of Brown Missionary Baptist Church. The Margaret Maddox Woman of the Year The 2023 Woman of the year is Chelesa Presley of the Diaper Bank of The Delta. The … Continued
Auction
On behalf of the Community Foundation, we would like to invite you and your business to support us and help our community by becoming an Auction Donor. Click here for auction donation form As a 501(c)3 charitable organization, the Community Foundation has granted over $36 million to more than 850 charitable organizations and causes.It is … Continued
Crystal Ball Sponsors
The anticipation is building as preparations for the 24th Annual Crystal Ball Gala, themed “Shaken, Not Stirred” are underway. The event, scheduled to take place on January 20th, 2024, at the Arena at Southaven, promises to be an evening full of elegance, entertainment, and philanthropy. Sponsorships for the event are now available for purchase. Each … Continued
Tickets
Tickets & Individual Table Sales will open NOVEMBER 7th We’re excited to announce that individual ticket and table sales may open on November 7th, 2023, depending on availability. Secure your spot and enjoy extra perks by considering event sponsorship! Stay tuned for updates.
Nick Linton Memorial Classic
The Nick Linton Memorial Classic began in 2006 a few months after the tragic death of Nick, a 2002 Southaven High graduate, as a way to help his family and friends through the healing process. Since Nick was always ready to help others and enjoyed golf, it was decided that a tournament in his memory … Continued

Noah’s Gift
Noah’s Gift is an endowed fund at the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi whose mission is to inspire and reward deserving young people with the gift of an extraordinary experience that was of interest to 16-year-old Noah Costa at the time of his death. His interests were as wide-ranging and fun as his personality: playing … Continued

Delta Conversation
CFNM is proud to host the 2019 Delta Conversation with Archie Manning. Tickets are limited! To purchase, please call the office at 662.449.5002